How Jack London Became a Socialist

In this episode, we discuss Jack London's evolution into a socialist. After living the rough life of a sailor, London once again found himself forced into wage slavery to feed his family. Having toiled for long, tedious hours in a jute mill, London left his job and began shoveling coal for a railway company. With two sprained wrists, London continued this agonizing work until he realized that he had replaced two workers who had both been paid more than he was receiving. Learning that one of t...